Go Back
–+ servings

Ground Turkey & Zucchini Lasagna

This healthy twist on classic lasagna uses ground turkey and zucchini, making it a comfort food that's lower in carbs and packed with flavor.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Sauce
  • 2 lbs ground turkey Lean protein option.
  • 24 oz marinara sauce (divided) Reserve 1 cup for layering.
Cheese Mixture
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided) Reserve 1 cup for topping.
  • 1 ea egg Acts as a binder in the cheese mixture.
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped) Or substitute with 1 tbsp dried basil.
Vegetables
  • 2 lbs zucchini (about 3-4 zucchini), sliced into ¼ inch thick slices Use a mandoline slicer for even slices.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat. Remove from heat and drain the excess fat.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of marinara sauce and mix the remaining sauce with the browned turkey to create a meat sauce. Set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, egg, black pepper, and fresh basil. Mix well and set aside.
Layering
  1. Spread the reserved 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9×13” baking dish.
  2. Add a single layer of the sliced zucchini on top of the marinara sauce.
  3. Layer half of the meat sauce over the zucchini, spreading it evenly.
  4. Add half of the cottage cheese mixture over the meat sauce, spreading evenly again.
  5. Repeat by adding another layer of zucchini, the rest of the meat sauce, and then the remaining cottage cheese mixture.
  6. Finish with a final layer of zucchini and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
Baking
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes.
  3. For a golden brown cheese topping, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can freeze portions wrapped tightly for up to 3 months. Let lasagna rest for about 10 minutes after baking for easier slicing. Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!